Western Saddle Fit: Why a Poorly Fitted Saddle Causes Pain and Behavior Problems
Western Saddle Fit at a Glance Tree width Most critical fit factor 2-3 fingers Clearance over withers needed Panel cont...
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Horse care, training, nutrition, and health management for owners of all experience levels.
Appaloosa Horse Breed Guide: The Spotted Horse With a 10,000-Year History
Appaloosa Breed Guide at a Glance 10,000+ yrs Spotted horse history in cave art 14.2-16 hh Typical height range Distinc...
Read More →Arabian Horse: History, Characteristics, and the Care Requirements of an Ancient Breed
Arabian Horse Breed at a Glance 5,000+ yrs Oldest horse breed in history 14.1-15.1 hh Typical height range Distinctive ...
Read More →Barn Fire Safety for Horse Owners: Prevention and Evacuation Planning
Barn Fire Safety at a Glance 1,200+ Barn fires reported annually in the US Minutes Wood barn can be fully engulfed $10K...
Read More →Donkey Care: The Horse's Quieter, Smarter Cousin
Donkey Care: The Horse's Quieter, Smarter Cousin A practical horse-care guide. Horse care cue 1 Care cue 1 Horse care cue 2 C...
Read More →Miniature Horse Care: Not Just a Small Version of a Big Horse
Miniature Horse Care: Not Just a Small Version of a Big Horse A practical guide to observation, safe management, and informed n...
Read More →Polo Pony Care and Selection: The Sport That Eats Horses for Breakfast
Polo Pony Care and Selection: The Sport That Eats Horses for Breakfast Polo asks a horse to accelerate, stop, turn, and settle ...
Read More →Recognizing Colic Early: Warning Signs
Colic is not one disease, it is a horse's whole body describing gut pain: pawing, staring at its own flank, sweating, rolling, ...
Read More →Thoroughbred Care After Racing: The OTTB Transition
OTTB Transition at a Glance 10,000+ Thoroughbreds retiring from racing yearly 60-90 days Recommended turnout before retra...
Read More →Barn Management Basics: Ventilation, Bedding, and Pest Control
Barn Management at a Glance 8-12/hr Air changes needed per hour for healthy barn 50-70% Ideal barn humidity range 3-6 i...
Read More →Draft Horse Breeds: Gentle Giants and Their Distinctive Needs
Draft Horse Breeds: Gentle Giants and Their Distinctive Needs A practical horse-care guide. Horse care cue 1 Care cue 1 Horse...
Read More →Equine Asthma (Heaves): Managing the Horse Breathing Disorder That Was Called COPD
Equine Asthma (Heaves) at a Glance 10–50% Horses Affected ...
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